We are pleased to provide the solution for using the VeryPDF Custom-Built HTML to PDF Converter Command Line for Linux, specifically tailored for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 / CentOS Stream 9 environment. This powerful tool allows users to convert HTML content, including web pages and local HTML files, into high-quality PDF documents via command-line operations. The solution is designed to be efficient, reliable, and fully integrated with Linux-based systems.
Overview of the VeryPDF Custom-Built HTML to PDF Converter for Linux
The VeryPDF Custom-Built HTML to PDF Converter Command Line for Linux is a flexible and feature-rich command-line software that enables seamless conversion of HTML files and URLs to PDF format. It is particularly useful for server-side applications, batch processing, and integration with other workflows. With this tool, users can automate the PDF creation process without the need for a graphical interface, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise-level projects.
The software supports a wide variety of HTML content, including text, images, forms, links, and CSS styling. The conversion process preserves the original layout and design of the web page, ensuring that the resulting PDF file looks just like the source. It can handle complex web pages with embedded JavaScript, CSS, and multimedia elements, making it a powerful tool for developers, businesses, and content management systems that require automated, high-quality PDF output.
Key Features of VeryPDF Custom-Built HTML to PDF Converter Command Line for Linux include:
- Easy Installation: The software is easy to install on any Linux server, with clear instructions for common Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS.
- Comprehensive Conversion: It supports the conversion of both local HTML files and online web pages to PDF with full fidelity to the original formatting.
- High-Quality PDF Output: The resulting PDF files retain the structure and design of the HTML content, including embedded images, links, and stylesheets.
- Batch Processing Support: The command-line nature of the software allows it to be integrated into batch processing workflows, enabling bulk conversion of multiple pages.
- Flexible and Configurable: Various settings and options, such as page size, margins, and orientation, can be customized to suit your specific needs.
- Compatible with Linux Servers: This custom-built version is optimized for Red Hat-based distributions, ensuring compatibility with RHEL 9 and CentOS Stream 9 environments.
- Minimal Dependencies: The software has few system requirements and can run on most modern Linux systems without extensive configuration.
Steps to Use HTML to PDF Converter Command Line on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 / CentOS Stream 9
- Download the Software
- First, download the HTML to PDF Converter Command Line for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 / CentOS Stream 9 to a folder on your server.
- Extract the Software
- Unzip the downloaded package by running the following command:
tar zxvf htmltopdf.tar.gz - Convert a Web Page to PDF
- To convert a webpage to a PDF file, execute the following command:
./htmltopdf https://www.verypdf.com output.pdf - Install Missing Dependencies
- If you encounter any issues with the conversion, it may be due to missing dependencies. To install the necessary libraries, run the following command:
sudo dnf install -y libjpeg libpng libXrender fontconfig freetype libXext libX11 openssl-libs zlib glibc libxml2 bzip2-libs xz-libs harfbuzz brotli xcb-util graphite2 libXau pcre - Additionally, you may need to install a specific version of OpenSSL. Run the following command to install the compatibility libraries:
- The compat-openssl10-1.0.2o-4.el8_6.x86_64.rpm file is included in the htmltopdf.tar.gz package.
- Retry PDF Conversion
- Once the necessary libraries are installed, you can retry the conversion by running the following command again:
./htmltopdf https://www.verypdf.com output.pdf - Check Missing Libraries (If Needed)
- If the conversion still does not work, check for missing libraries by running the following command:
ldd htmltopdf - This will list the libraries required for the software. If any are missing, you will need to install them.
- Provide Log Details
- If the problem persists, please send us the log message displayed on the console after executing the command. We will review the log and assist you further.
sudo rpm -ivh compat-openssl10-1.0.2o-4.el8_6.x86_64.rpmSystem Information Tested
We have tested the above installation steps on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 / CentOS Stream 9, and everything worked as expected. Below is the system information used during testing:
cat /etc/os-release
NAME="CentOS Stream"
VERSION="9"
ID="centos"
ID_LIKE="rhel fedora"
VERSION_ID="9"
PLATFORM_ID="platform:el9"
PRETTY_NAME="CentOS Stream 9"
ANSI_COLOR="0;31"
LOGO="fedora-logo-icon"
CPE_NAME="cpe:/o:centos:centos:9"
HOME_URL="https://centos.org/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://issues.redhat.com/"
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT="Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9"
REDHAT_SUPPORT_PRODUCT_VERSION="CentOS Stream"Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to successfully install and use the HTML to PDF Converter Command Line on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 / CentOS Stream 9. This tool provides an efficient, reliable, and automated solution for converting HTML content to high-quality PDF documents in a Linux server environment. If you face any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us with the necessary log information, and we will assist you promptly.